Guide

English speaking Experience Guide

Accommodation

All mountain accomodation(Tea houses,Lodge,Guest houses)

Others

All needed mountain Permits. TIMS card National park entrance fee.

Meals

Breakfast ,Lunch ,Dinner everyday.

Transport

Hotel pick up and drop by Private vehicle. Kathamndu to Dunche and Sundarijal to Kathamndu transport by Bus.

Not included:

Insurance

Your Personal Travel Insurance.

Others

Tea, coffee, Beer,Cola,Whiskey,Mineral water,Hot shower,Wifi ,Battery charges,hot water,Cyber cafe etc Porter For Carry yours bag (20$ a day) Your Personal Equipment. Tips for guide.

Optional

Check List For Your Trek:- Equipment list For Head Sun hat / Scarf Sun glasses and Head light For Upper Body Water Proof Jacket Tharmal T-shirt Down Jacket / Warm Jacket Light Weight T-shirt (At least 1 pair) For Lower Body Water Proof Pants Tharmal Pants Running tights Light Weight Pant For Hand Gloves For Feet Thin Inner socks (At least 2 pairs) Woolen socks Trekking boots (preferred comfortable boots) Other Accessories Sleeping bag Water bottle etc Suncream Water purification tablets Toiletries (Toiletpaperetc) Warm hat Trekking Bag Etc.

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Day 1 Day 1: Drive To Dhunche Town 1,950 - 06 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Drive To Dhunche Town 1,950 - 06 Hrs.

Morning an exciting drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche heading on Himalayan foothills then reaching Trisuli Bazaar a warm sub-tropical area, from here journey continues uphill on long winding road to reach cooler area past many farm villages and then at Dhunche town, at the height of 1,950 m.

Dhunche a headquarter town of Rasuwa district within Langtang Himal where Langtang National Park starts.
Day 2 Day 2: Trek To Chandanbari (3,330M/10,925 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Trek To Chandanbari (3,330M/10,925 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.

First day walk from Dhunche starts on winding trail through terraced farm fields and villages, and then from a Riverside where climb begins into lovely coniferous forest filled with tall rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-pines and fir tree lines, walking past cattle herders shelters within grazing pastures.

Climb continues to reach on top of ridge at Chandanbari also called Sing Gompa, as this place at one time covered within sandal wood tree as the name Chandanbari, here after checking into a nice lodge, afternoon free and visit small cheese factory and old monastery located on top of the village.
Day 3 Day 3: Trek To Gosainkund Lake (4,200M/13,779Ft)- 4/5 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Trek To Gosainkund Lake (4,200M/13,779Ft)- 4/5 Hrs.

Walk today offers grand views of snow peaks with Langtang towards north includes Ganesh-Himal, Manaslu peaks as far to Annapurna range, as walk leads on gradual up for an hour to enter alpine woodland.

After few stops continue with climb on leaving tree line behind for short dwarf rhododendron, juniper and alpine shrubs bushes, as path unwinds uphill past few teahouses at Laurabina, where pilgrims leaves their walking stick here so the name ‘Laurabina’.

From here short descend and then up reaching first Saraswati and Bhairab kund after a small climb heading to our overnight stop at Gosainkund near its pristine pond. Here you can see notice traces left behind by pilgrims.
Day 4 Day 4: Visit Around Gosainkund (4,200 M/13,779 Ft) - 4/5 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Visit Around Gosainkund (4,200 M/13,779 Ft) - 4/5 Hrs.

At Gosainkund a free day for short hike around holy glacial pond, Gosainkund one of the important sacred pilgrimage place, where great festival observed every year at Janai Purnima (Full Moon) in the month of August, the exact dates as per Hindu Lunar calendar, where mass numbers of Hindu and Buddhists pilgrims throng the lake for a holy bathe.

According to popular belief, the huge rock at the center of the lake remains a Shiva temple.
Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Gopte (3,430 M/11, 253 Ft) Via Lauribina-La Pass (4,610 M / 15,124 Ft) -06 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Trek To Gopte (3,430 M/11, 253 Ft) Via Lauribina-La Pass (4,610 M / 15,124 Ft) -06 Hrs.

From Gosainkund a gradual walk on a small path by the pond, and then climb near a small creek in between rocks and boulders, as walk leads close to small pond of Surjakund, where climb leads up at Lauribini-la or Gosainkund pass the highest spot of the adventure.

After the top, long descend to Phedi (bottom) at 3,694 m with few teahouses, possible lunch stop and then journey continues east towards Helambu region and back into green vegetations of junipers, rhododendron to reach at Ghopte (meaning overhanging rocks) for overnight stop.
Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Kutumsang (2,470 M / 8,103 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trek To Kutumsang (2,470 M / 8,103 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.

After walking around in wilderness, from here trails joins of Helambu and Kathmandu routes; as trek takes you into forest for an hour then uphill to reach at Tharepati above 3,597m high, a nice spot situated on a ridge overlooking views of peaks with Jugal Himal range and Ganesh-Manaslu towards west.

From here descent to Mange Ghot, a nice place with grassy field, from here walking back into farm fields to reach at Kutumsang for overnight stop, a nice farm village of Sherpa, Hyalmo and Tamang hill tribes.
Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Chisapani (2,165 M / 7,103 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trek To Chisapani (2,165 M / 7,103 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.

Today a long walk to reach at Chisapani, as morning leads on winding path with few ups and downhill past many farm areas and villages to reach at Gul-Bhanjyang located on a ridge top.

After a refreshing break walk continue on nice and pleasant trail past farm villages to reach at a nice Pati Bhanjayang village, from here short climb to our last overnight stop at Chisapani, a nice and scenic small village close to northern hill of Kathmandu Valley rim.

A picturesque spot rewards you with stunning sunrise views over range of peaks from Jugal Himal range towards north east and Ganesh Himal-Manaslu and Annapurna range towards west.
Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Sundarijal And Drive To Kathmandu (1,300M / 4,265 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trek To Sundarijal And Drive To Kathmandu (1,300M / 4,265 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.

Last day of the wonderful Gosainkund Lake Trekking as morning walk takes you into lovely forest and farmlands after few hours of gradual walk heading to a ridge top at Burlang and Chepu Bhanjyang with great views of Kathmandu Valley, from here descend to Sundarijal (meaning beautiful water) a lovely spot with cool patch of forest with monkeys and fresh streams.

Sundarijal, a small farm town from here drive back to Kathmandu after an enjoyable and great moment on Gosainkund Lake Trekking, as drive leads past Jhorpati and Bouddhanath following within busy city road for some times and then back to your hotel in Kathmandu.

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Gosainkunda Lake Trek -8 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Gosainkunda Lake Trek -8 Days

Day 1: Drive To Dhunche Town 1,950 - 06 Hrs.

Day 2: Trek To Chandanbari (3,330M/10,925 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.

Day 3: Trek To Gosainkund Lake (4,200M/13,779Ft)- 4/5 Hrs.

Day 4: Visit Around Gosainkund (4,200 M/13,779 Ft) - 4/5 Hrs.

Day 5: Trek To Gopte (3,430 M/11, 253 Ft) Via Lauribina-La Pass (4,610 M / 15,124 Ft) -06 Hrs.

Day 6: Trek To Kutumsang (2,470 M / 8,103 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.

Day 7: Trek To Chisapani (2,165 M / 7,103 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.

Day 8: Trek To Sundarijal And Drive To Kathmandu (1,300M / 4,265 Ft) 4/5 Hrs.

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